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WorksheetsCIVICS FA 1 History of numbers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where did the use of pebbles for counting start?
south east asia
south west asia
Who used a "stylus" in writing their numbers?
chinese
egyptians
sumerians
They used objects found near the Nile river when writing their numbers.
chinese
egyptians
sumerians
Their numbers looked like pictures which have been used even until today.
chinese
egyptian
sumerian
MXIII is an example of what number system?
Greek Number System
Roman Number System
Early humans used the following in counting, EXCEPT:
shells
pebbles
leaves
knots on strings
What did south east asians use to represent their belongings?
pebbles
shells
knots on strings
Egyptians would write using a wedge shaped stylus on a clay tablet.
true
false
This number system is the start of the numbers we use today.
chinese
Hindu-arabic
greek
Numbers weren't written before, they were only spoken.
true
false
